Shipley Donuts introduced an online catering program that lets customers and franchisees place large orders for pickup or delivery through the brand’s website and app. The platform includes preset donut and kolache bundles and is available across the system.
Shipley rolled out an online catering platform powered by Olo Catering to handle large orders for events, meetings and group gatherings.
The catering menu includes preset donut and kolache bundles, mini kolaches and donut hole trays, with orders available for pickup or delivery.
Shipley positions the program to simplify ordering for customers and create additional sales opportunities for franchisees.
Shipley Donuts has launched an online catering program that centralizes large-order placement through a digital platform powered by Olo Catering. The platform is available systemwide and is intended for events such as meetings, team celebrations and other group gatherings.
The catering menu focuses on bundle-style offerings designed for group consumption. Menu items listed for the program include preset donut and kolache bundles, smaller-format mini kolaches and donut hole trays. Customers can place orders for pickup or delivery.
Franchise and operational implications
Shipley described the platform as a tool to make it easier for guests to bring Shipley products to offices, classrooms and gatherings while creating incremental growth opportunities for franchisees. The brand has more than 390 franchised and company-owned restaurants across 13 states, so the rollout affects a sizable existing footprint.
Why this matters for customers and operators
For customers: The packaged offerings simplify ordering for groups and reduce the need to assemble individual items into trays. Pickup and delivery options give flexibility for different event logistics.
For franchisees and operators: A catering-specific platform can streamline large-order workflows, enable clearer order routing, and capture higher-average checks. Using an established catering partner like Olo may reduce development lift and accelerate deployment across locations.
Context within Shipley's recent activity
The catering launch comes amid broader brand momentum. Shipley recently marked its 90th anniversary with limited-time offers and has been active on the franchise front, adding new multi-shop deals and expanding into new markets. The catering offering aligns with those growth initiatives by opening another avenue for group sales and brand exposure.
What the announcement does not detail
The press release and coverage list the menu types and ordering channels but do not provide specific pricing, minimum order sizes, geographic delivery limits, or any changes to in-store workflows. Operators and event planners will need to consult Shipley's site or app for those operational details.
Shipley's online catering platform standardizes large-order handling through a digital partner, offering preset bakery bundles and fulfillment via pickup or delivery. It aims to simplify ordering for customers and to drive incremental catering revenue for franchisees across the brand's 390-plus locations in 13 states.
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